Intel Optane

You’re Paying for Intel’s Mistake Every Time You Buy RAM

Intel’s decision to kill Optane wasn’t just a product cancellation — it was a strategic mistake that made the entire memory supply chain more fragile. Every time you pay more for RAM or watch your cloud costs climb, you’re feeling the aftershock. This article explains why Optane mattered, what Intel sacrificed, and why your infrastructure budget is still paying the price.